Giants at Cowboys
New York Giants 31, Dallas Cowboys 28 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Giants 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Cowboys 28 1 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJaxson Dart 332 yds passingLenDale White 64 yds rushingIsaiah Likely 104 yds receivingBryan Cook 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 384 · 116Passing yards 313 · 80Rushing yards 71 · 36Completions 19/37 · 8/15Yards per carry 4.2 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 31-28, solidifying their early-season momentum. Both teams were looking to establish themselves in the 2029 season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a closely contested battle.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for an impressive 332 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and precision. He connected frequently with Isaiah Likely, who racked up 104 receiving yards, providing a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, LenDale White contributed on the ground with 64 rushing yards, helping to balance the Giants' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Cowboys struggled to contain the Giants' offensive firepower, despite individual standout performances. Malachi Lawrence recorded two sacks, putting pressure on Dart, while Bryan Cook led the team with five tackles. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held strong, forcing a critical turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 19/37 | 51% | 332 | 2 | 3 | 66.4 |
Cowboys | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 8/15 | 53% | 101 | 1 | 1 | 69.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||||||
| LenDale WhiteHB | 15 | 64 | 4.3 | 25 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Devonta NixonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kaden FeaginHB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-WilliamWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||||||
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 27 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Miles AustinWR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 10 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| LenDale WhiteHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Tim BrownWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kaden FeaginHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony SchefflerTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-WilliamWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||||
| Tyler NubinSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David StoneDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen TullochSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray LewisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton BrooksFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||
| Bryan CookFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan KilmerFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Manny GiraldoSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed ReedFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dylan StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HowardWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ PickettCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/1 | 4 | 23 |
Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
